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I was able to stop and visit the Seaboard crew on a recent visit to Oxnard at the end of July and got these pictures of my boat. Hey guys need your help. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. . Rest assured you won't get a Mercury motor for less anywhere else! Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 15:33, Post My goal is to have this boat fishing before I retire and done in a manner that with proper care and maintenance (learning this from this site), I will have a great, reliable fishing platform for 20+ years. All MerCruiser Remanufactured engines come with a 1-year factory backed limited warranty. 40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. Regarding engine choice If the same boat was side by side with QSBs, I still would have opted for the mechanical B, it was my target power, but thats just a personal preference, others would totally disagree with that comment.they all have their advantages, Im just a bit old school. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. Niels, Also, do you plan to have the rails like this or bring them all the way back to the back of the fly bridge? Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. The forms of resplash are as varied as the ports the 31s call home from adding outboards to slicing off half of the topsides; if you can think of it, likely it been done. I am considering re-powering my Bertram as I currently have 8V92TIs and thinking of the Yanmar 720's Looking for some info on the Yanmar's if anyone has tried them out Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. by bertram 20 Jun 1st, '16, 16:50, Post Like Dug said it was a service issue. Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. I had a Lewmar windlass on my previous 31 Blackfin. Its bigger, beefier and better looking.. Regarding my engines I purchased her with the 330Bs. Fiberglass by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. Repower Bertram 46.6. No aluminum on my boat. by ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 11:12, Post General Discussion. And this free fall system seems to fail a lot. The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. Fenders and Bumpers First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. Hazleton: Independence. by Tony Meola May 17th, '16, 22:42, Post The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. If you swing a larger diameter wheel go with a heavier(larger diameter) shaft. Cloudman . Here are some key points on the Priceless: Thrust, Power, and Fuel Consumption: She is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar diesels that provide the push to cruise 27 knots at 3150; with 34 Knots at 3800 WOT. The props are monstrous and hold the boat in the water like no other being duo-props and made from a very sturdy nibral material. Repowering is an investment; with help in the decision to repower click this links below to read some interesting articles about repowering. 35 Bertram by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! They're supposed to be relatively fuel efficient, and there's a guy somewhere around here that I've heard put the 6.2s in his B31 and really likes them. 35 Ocean Copyright 2023 Yachting. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. First off, great site - newcomer to this forum, but not Bertrams. The safety and pease of mind when the family is on the boat is a huge factor. Aluminum Products She looks salty, runs true, is exceptionally comfortableand catches fish! I went to 1 3/4' shafts after that . 3) Funds (more than a little). | Niels, look and my boat, Audax, and Noel May, you might get a better idea of what you are looking for rather than looking at Shooter. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. It cruise @3200 rpm 22 knots. Thornburg: Sigourney. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. by Bruce Dec 31st, '15, 13:00, Post Asymmetrical Stringers & Transmission Mountings. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post by Navatech May 17th, '16, 08:05, Post by captbone May 18th, '16, 08:04, Post Engine Accessories Understood on your plan. I am very excited to see that the project has started, its going to be a lot of fun and especially when it is done and we are fishing. 34 Hatteras Water Faucets. What I meant by the comment of a west coast rail package is I have noticed the railing on several different Bertrams and I preferred the higher railing that comes further back towards the cockpit. 36 Runaway Ralph *** ***. 46 Bertram She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post Any thoughts would be appreciated, as well as present day price info from any recent boats would be greatly appreciated. I feel very secure with the 1.5' shafts on the 31. 31 Bay Head I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. 28 Main Boat Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. Tony did some really nice things on that boat. Admittedly, the owner of the 35-foot Bertram Moppie Fiddler says it took him a beat to get used to his boat's new power package and controls after repowering the 1970 build using Volvo Penta IPS600 with D6 435 diesels. A month or two after I bought my boat I was going to buy new props(1.6k) for spares from H+H propellor, the guy told me I should upgrade to 1.5 shafts at 4.5k cost. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. 31 Bertram Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. That is going to be quite a project. one of five need new cylinder head ,Atlantic city has 6, Beval engine builders have four.and Mack Boring the east coast distributors said "Goodnight Dick" no not personal opinion. Tons of work but the boat and the speed I was searching for turned out spot on with Tonys input on engineering the power train. Good Luck. Tony suggested the 370 (which has the best bang for the $buck$) for the extra 200 rpms and we propped the engine to 3250 effectively de-tuning the engine so that the 63A gear could safely handle the 370s hp. 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Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Awesome Tony! My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. Something else to think about, In order to reach the 3100+ RPM recommended for the 370, you will almost certainly have to have about one inch less pitch than you would use with the 330s. by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post Adjusters and Cleats Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. 46 Silverton 1980 - 2023 Seaboard Marine - All Rights Reserved, Viewing 20 replies - 1 through 20 (of 51 total), Complete Seawater Circuit Maintenance Kits, Cummins Graphite Turbo Charger to Exhaust Gasket & Bolt Kit, Aftercooler & Heat Exchanger Maintenance Kits, Early 6BTA 5.9 Diamond Hoses (1.5 Raw Water Hoses), 6CTA 8.3 430/450/480CE Diamond Engine Hoses, USCG Approved Engine & Gear Hydraulic Hoses, USCG Approved High Pressure Hydraulic Oil Lines, EnviroVent Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Kits, Marine Silicone Exhaust 6 x 8 Reducing Hump Hose, Custom Marine Exhaust Design & Fabrication, Marine 316L SS 4 inch Pipe (4.5" OD) 90 Degree Elbow, Marine 316L Stainless Steel 4 inch Exhaust Pipe (4.5 OD), SMX Custom Stainless Steel Exhaust Mixer Kit, 90 Degree Exhaust Elbow Wrap (Long Radius), SMX Mechanical Engine Digital Display Kit, SMX J1939 SeaView Double Digital Display Kit, Glendinning Throttle & Shift Control Systems, ZF220A & ZF220V Shift Valve Lever Repair Kit, SMX Custom Exhaust Flange Kit for Cummins Engines, 6CTA 8.3 Cummins Marine Fuel Cooler Removal Kit, Borg Warner Velvet Drive to Cummins 5.9 HD Adapter Kit, Commercial Marine Hydraulic Pumps & Equipment, PetroWrap Anti-Corrosion Tape (2 in. Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? Not any real damage. Plastic Rub Rails There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. I will be calling you soon to discuss some specifics. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. Weve been serving local Ventura County, California since 1980 as a custom boat builder, repower specialist, designer, and supplier of equipment to builders, commercial fishermen, and recreational users. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. I have Cummins and I question your guys saying its a more difficult installation and the need for more air for the Cummins. 34 Morgan And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. by dougl33 Sep 23rd, '08, 08:08, Post If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. 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Bertram Odyssey, Marine Age the REAL age of a Marine Diesel Engine, Propellers Move Boats, Engines Just Turn Them, Everything you Need to Know About Marine Exhaust Systems, Continuous Duty A Different Perspective. InTheBite's print and electronic media is committed to providing timely news, useful and substantive content to professional captains, boat owners, crew and anglers. Any comments on one versus the other. Itll be like having a new boat, guaranteed, at a lot less cost.. It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. You need to decide on the size engine you want. Skip to content. 29 Scout Remanufactured GM V8 Marine Iron Block & Gen+ Heads 062 Casting, Thunderbolt V w/Knock Control MIE Calibration, Dual Plane Aluminium Intake Manifold with Bronze Inserts, Multi-point drain Hand Removable Blue Drain Plugs, Iron manifold with Dry-Joint Exhaust Elbow, Thermostatically Controlled Raw Water 143F, High Flow 100 psi Oil Pump and Copper Oil Cooler, SAE 25-40 NMMA Certified FC-W Synthetic Blend, 980lbs / 444kg When Installed with 72C Transmission, Audio Warning System: Oil Pressure Coolant Temperature Transmission Temperature, Need a new website? I paid 30g for a Used set of 270s with about 150 hours on them, (engines, gears, struts and props) there are good deals if you take your time looking. Prep Centers by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 17:41, Post Tony, dont answer if you dont want to, just wondering who was working on the boat. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. My present boat has the 330Bs and 220A gears, you will love these engines for the unmatched combination of simplicity, reliability and performance. I've got 300hp 6BTA's in my 33 Bert. Hatches For example, there are a lot of people with older 28, 31, 35 Bertrams who are still running their original, tired engines, said David Meehan, Director of MerCruiser (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific). Full-service Marina with Certified Volvo & Cummins Marine Technicians 516-378-7331, Mako Marina Freeport New York 516-378-7331. 34 Egg Harbor I have attached some pictures of the boat and hauling it out and getting it over to Seaboard Marine. The universal opinions stem from the boat impact. She has controls top and bottom electronic, tachs digital. My intention would be to use RTO's with gears and would either be Cummin B 250hp (or more) OR Yanmar 6LPA 315's. (unless I got my hands on a pair of yanmar 240's). http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. They were older carb'd 454s. Unbelievable original condition. I thought I would add to my post to clarify why I am putting my project on this forum. I check my lobster traps a couple of times per week. bertram31.com Last visit was: Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm It is currently Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm Topics Topics Posts Last post General Discussion The Main Sand Box for bertram31.com Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce 10554 Topics 121729 Posts Last post Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT by trace elements Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:47 pm Swap & Sell Covers thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. 26 Wahoo Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Walter. Outriggers Repowers . My loss your gain. | Hardware by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post the 13/8" shaft is aquanet 19 not good for 315hp diesel and 500 plus lbs of torque.dug is right do it right the first time.think about it; shaft breaks and you lose a 1300.00 dollar prop what did you gain? The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. Part of the reason for our success is our ability to understand customers needs and tailor each package to optimize budget and maximize vessel performance. When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. You have 454's and it's time to re-power: what option do you choose? The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. cruise. Why the 370s rather than the 330s? quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". The GOOD windlass is the best windlass Ive ever used on a boat. Shoreline Panels by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. 37 Mathews Your comments make me feel more comfortable that if the boat is running well, that an imminent re-power may not be necessary at all..thanks again. I will defer to Tony on the engine recommendation specifics but basically Tony and I discussed several options and based upon my intended use, this is the engine he recommended. What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? Here's a real-world example of successful repowering, using a boat that most of us lust after: The Bertram 31 of the 1960s and '70s is on almost every list of Best Boats Ever, so there's a lot of information available on performance when new. We chose the 370s versus the 330s for the extra high cruise rpms. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. Rail does not matter as much. Not that it really matters, I guess. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post Add new engines and you should be able to net your full repower investment cost, or very close to it, with little difficulty. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. Show More. by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. It is a free fall setup which I personally dont like. A few things I have found. After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. We all know the Bertram story and have all seen some of the worst and some of the best renovations. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. 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